Nicholas's gaze deepened for a moment, without answering her question.

Victoria continued, "I never thought I'd live to marry you, Nick. I could die happy now."

"Don't say those things anymore."

Nicholas gave her his handkerchief to wipe her tears, then said, "I'll take you to the hospital."

He asked Alan to watch Victoria while he went to get the car from the garage.

For some reason, he didn't want to be alone with Victoria. ...